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Healthcare Support Worker – Band 2 to 3

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£24,465 a year
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
15 Feb 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
09 Feb 2026

Job summary

Main duties of the job

We are offering the chance to develop you from a band 2 to a band 3 Healthcare Support Worker at 6 months of your appointment into the organisation. Whether you're looking to build on your existing skills or step into a leadership role, were committed to supporting your development and career progression.

You will start your career with us by taking part in our full-time two-week induction programme, designed to support you in finding your feet within our organisation, and enable you to feel part of the team. The induction program leads to the Care Certificate.

The HCSW role includes a variety of working patterns which attract shift allowances.

Job responsibilities

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

Please upload a copy of Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent International) qualifications to your application, without this information you will not be invited to interview.